Mariposa Folk Festival is not until the summer but we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are in communication with public health officials. Our top priority is the health and safety of our participants, volunteers, staff and patrons. Based on the expert advice and information we have received to date, there are no changes to our festival plans. We are actively planning a fantastic 60th anniversary celebration Mariposa Folk Festival on July 3-5, 2020.
60th Anniversary!
2020 Tickets on Sale Now!
Lineup always subject to change. No refunds.
Children 12 & under admitted FREE
*Must be accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.
Discounted Pricing for Youth and Young Adults
Children 12 & under admitted FREE!
*Must be accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.
Come out and enjoy Mariposa’s 60th annual 3-day outdoor event, taking place July 3, 4 & 5, 2020. Our festival profiles emerging and established folk artists and attracts audiences of all ages. Programming includes song, story, dance and crafts.
THE MUSIC |
Volunteer |
Volunteer
Volunteer Registration will open January 2020. |
THE FOUNDATION |
The Foundation
Mariposa Folk Foundation is a member-based, registered charitable arts organization with the mission to promote and preserve folk art in Canada through song, story, dance and craft. |
The Arts |
The Arts
Artisan Village registration will open in December 2019. Roam Through the Artisans’ Village. |
In 1961 at the peak of the folk revival that saw the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul and Mary rise to prominence, the concept of a folk festival was revolutionary.
The seventies, for Mariposa at least, opened hopefully and with abundant energy and potential.
The decade was one of ups and downs in the Festival’s fortunes. In the new world of Much Music videos and big hair, the folkies had a tough time holding on to a big audience.
During the final year in Barrie, unseasonable cold and rain spoiled the fun and the Festival became mired in debt.
In 2015, Mariposa receives the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s Award of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism because of the greening initiatives that began in 2009.
Mariposa Folk Festival is an all-inclusive showcase of Canada’s heritage, cultures and talents, and fosters community engagement. Our Festival profiles over 100 artistic performances of emerging and established folk artists on 11 stages. Mariposa Folk Foundation is a proud member of Folk Music Ontario, Festivals and Events Ontario, Folk Alliance Canada, Music Canada Live and the Archives Association of Ontario.
